Amy Winehouse found dead, aged 27
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1. Amy Winehouse, although a controversial person, is above anything a great artist with a very unique voice. I believe music to be of intellectual nature, and some artists are simply genius. She was.
2. Her death is sad news for the world, but hardly a shock. The news here is her death, nothing else. This, I feel, is important.
From the tone of the question I believe you try to argue that this "submit" had a tabloid newsflash angle to it. This was clearly not the intention. I'm sorry other people do not feel the same way.
Winehouse was a fantastic songwriter, one of the best of the current generation. It's disappointing that so many people were more concerned about harping on her personal life rather than the music.
Sad day. Rest in Peace Amy.